@article{ETD,
      school = {D.N.P.},
      author = {Gray, James},
      url = {http://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/42761},
      title = {Improving sensory-based care for autistic adults on the  inpatient psychiatric unit},
      publisher = {Oregon Health and Science University},
      abstract = {This quality improvement project addressed the challenge  of providing sensory-based care to Autistic adults in an  urban psychiatric hospital. Autistics often face  difficulties in processing sensory information, affecting  behavior and social interactions. Existing literature on  sensory-based interventions in psychiatric units is  limited, necessitating targeted interventions for Autistic  adults. Educational sessions were conducted with nursing  staff, with pre-intervention and post-intervention surveys  assessing staff perceptions. Results demonstrated a medium  effect size (0.382) and a twenty percent improvement (p =  0.001) in survey scores, indicating enhanced knowledge and  comfort in sensory-based care. Qualitative analysis  highlighted barriers, including a lack of education,  bureaucratic challenges in obtaining tools, and concerns  about increased workload. The project demonstrated the  positive impact of the intervention, emphasizing the need  for widespread, specialized training and standardized  toolkits to support sensory-based care. Further research is  warranted to deepen understanding and promote sustained  improvements in providing quality care for Autistics in  psychiatric settings.},
      number = {ETD},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.6083/bpxhc42761},
      recid = {42761},
      address = {2024-03-13},
}